Boulder Mornings Start Here: The Mount Sanitas Ritual
When the rest of Boulder is just rubbing the sleep from its eyes, there’s a man standing at the top of Mount Sanitas, watching the first rays of light paint the sky in brilliant hues. This isn’t a one-time photo op — it’s a ritual. A daily rhythm. A way of life.
This particular morning, captured in an epic sunrise photo, says everything you need to know about Boulder. About grit. About growth. And about the power of showing up for yourself before the world even wakes up.
For many in Boulder, summiting Mount Sanitas has become more than a hike — it’s a form of meditation, movement, and meaning all rolled into one. The trail may be short, but it’s no slouch. With nearly 1,300 feet of elevation gain in just over a mile, it’s a heart-pounding climb that clears your mind and resets your soul…